MLA Resources

MLA Style Guide

Using the MLA Manual

When you are not sure how to format your citation, the first thing you want to do is identify what kind of source you’re citing.

Look at Chapters 5 and 6 in the MLA Manual. The table of contents will give you a good overview of the types of sources covered.

If you can’t find an example for the exact type of source, remember that the purpose of citation is to allow readers to find and use your sources. Choose the closest example in the MLA Manual and follow that format. You may need to combine different parts of multiple formats. For information about the basic components of MLA format, see the EasyBib Fundamentals guide.